THE BUZZ: What happens when you set 1000 mines off in Battlefield 3? A lot of explosions that’s what. Youtube “MongoIFPS” did exactly that and the results are almost artistic. Or would be without the inane banter in the background.

EGM’s TAKE: People appear to have a lot of spare time on their hands.

Matthew Bennett finally got his big break with EGM three years ago, following years of volunteer work for various sites. An ability to go many hours without sleep and a quick wit make him ideal for his role as associate editor at EGMNOW.com. He often thinks back to the days when the very idea of this career seemed like nothing but an impossible dream. Follow him on Twitter @mattyjb89. Meet the rest of the crew.